OCEL and LAMATA, the Lagos State Government Agency have been assigned to plan, implement, regulate and franchise sustainable integrated public transport in Lagos. On April 28, 2022, the agencies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to successfully deploy an Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Ecosystem which comprises electric buses, charging stations and other supporting infrastructures, and achieve a sustainable road transport system in Lagos State. The MoU would also contribute to improvement of mass transit infrastructure.
To ensure success of the project, OCEL partnered with Yutong Bus Co Limited, the largest electric vehicle manufacturer in the world, for production of electric buses that have air conditioning and Wi-Fi. Upon arrival of these electric buses, OCEL is responsible for delivering charging stations and spare parts needed for effective operations. Commencement of the Sustainable Transport Initiative — one of Oando’s pipeline projects to support Nigeria in attaining its net zero goal by 2060 — is marked by the receipt of the electric buses and charging stations.
Transport Initiative will provide employment for about 5,000 people.
Decarbonizing the transport system of Nigeria is the strategic vision of the country and by so doing, energize the socio-economic impact of transportation within the nation. In the next seven years and all through the rollout of the 12,000 buses, beginning in Lagos State, the initiative will convert the current combustion mass transit buses to electric, and eventually across Nigeria. This initiative will also enable an improvement in air quality, enhancement of public health and enablement of employment for about 3,000 new drivers and 2,000 workers.
Oando’s EV rollout plan has strategic alignment with the Nigeria Energy Transition Plan (NETP) for the sole aim of supporting the Nigerian Government in implementing EV across the country. The Oando-Yutong Joint Venture Partnership will manufacture and deploy additional electric buses during the rollout phases, design and facilitate training programs for specific stakeholders, ensure provision of technical support and after-sales service, manage a supply chain network to ensure availability of spare parts when required, and construct a local EV assembly plant to enhance indigenous capacity.
Audacity and innovation, transforming Nigeria’s energy future.
Managing Director of Yutong West Africa, Mr. Frank Lee, stated that it is the first time Yutong is delivering electric mass transit buses in Sub-Saharan Africa and the first process in deploying a large scale electric-powered public road transport system in Nigeria. In his statement, this delivery has made them global suppliers of EVs in Middle East, South America, Europe and Asia. The advanced technology capabilities of these electric buses ensure they offer outstanding performance. This makes the vehicles suitable as a public transportation option in Nigeria.
The Chairman of OCEL, Adewale Tinubu, commented on this initiative, saying audacity and innovation have always been key drivers of the company’s journey to ensure transformation of the energy future of Nigeria. The success of this project to this point is also owed to solid Public-Private Partnerships. Collaborative efforts of the Lagos State Government under LAMATA in supporting the initiative was also commended. Commencement of this project serves as a model for organizations wanting to go into sustainable transportation.
Sustainable transport ecosystem reduces carbon footprint of commuters.
Also giving his remarks on the project, the President & CEO of OCEL, Dr. Ainojie Irune, described this period as a critical one for Lagos State and the whole country at large. He explained that development of a sustainable transport ecosystem is beyond deploying electric vehicles but reduction of the carbon footprint of the about seven million transport commuters and ensuring positive impacts on the socio-economic indices of transportation. The EV infrastructure, designed for facilitation of optimal efficiency of vehicles will be the basis of future EV utilization in Nigeria.
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EV Infrastructure Ecosystem in Nigeria. – Commencement of the Sustainable Transport Initiative — Oando’s pipeline project. – Express your point of view.
The EV Infrastructure ecosystem in Nigeria is still in its infancy. However, with the Nigerian government’s commitment to promoting electro-mobility, coupled with private investors’ growing interest, there are prospects for significant growth in the coming years.
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This is a wonderful idea, it will even reduce the cost of buying fuel and diesel every now and then
Lots of benefit will come with the introduction of electric vehicle,it will be economical,it will be more effective and efficient,it will generate more revenue to the federal government and the last one which is the biggest benefit of it is that it will provide lots of jobs.
It’s encouraging that efforts to create an environmentally friendly mode of transport go beyond simply increasing the use of electric vehicles by also reducing passengers’ carbon footprints and that will help a lot.
It’s fantastic that modern buses powered by electricity can deliver top-notch functionality thanks to cutting-edge engineering.
This will be smooth for us and it will make transportation easier and faster for the people, we will be glad if they can make this work.
The introduction of Electric Vehicles to Nigeria is a great initiate that is preparing Nigeria for the projected future. It will help to achieve the desired result of reduction of the carbon footprint,transformation of Nigeria future’s energy and provision of jobs.
The commencement of the sustainable Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Ecosystem transport initiative is an indication that Nigeria is gradually stepping in to the future of technology that will usher in the transformation Nigeria’s energy future, creation employment opportunities and reduction of carbon footprint of commuters.
Nigeria’s electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure is just getting started. Nonetheless, significant expansion is likely in the coming years thanks to the dedication of the Nigerian government to promoting electro-mobility and the growing interest of private investors.
Innovation of Electric vehicles in Nigeria really shows we are also advancing when it comes to technology. The electric vehicles will help reduce the cost of fuel and gases, until we see them as options.
EV Infrastructure Ecosystem in Nigeria. It is welcome development for the country. Using electric vehicle in Nigeria is very good and reduce the cost of fuel used cars in Nigeria